Top 89 of 2025: Barry Gisser's top music of the year
December 09, 2025

The end of the year is upon us, and it's time to reflect on your favorite music of 2025! Here is Barry Gisser’s favorite music of the year. Once you've made your own list, vote in The Current's Top 89 poll by Sunday, Dec. 14, and we'll count down your Top 89 of 2025 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Top 10 songs
The Beaches "Last Girl at the Party"
Balu Brigada "So Cold"
Nation of Language "Inept Apollo"
Royel Otis "Who's Your Boyfriend (#1)
The Black Keys "The Night Before"
Caamp "Millions"
The Linda Lindas "Nothing Would Change"
Dayglow "Self-Esteem"
Saint Motel "Peace n Love n Anarchy"
The Happy Fits "Everything You Do"
Top 10 albums
Charley Crockett - Lonesome Drifter
Haim - I Quit
The Beaches - No Hard Feelings
Caamp - Copper Changes Color
Wet Leg - moisturizer
The Black Keys - No Rain, No Flowers
Geese - Getting Killed
The Happy Fits - Lovesick
Turnstile - NEVER ENOUGH
Tyler Childers - Snipe Hunter
